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Maria Christina
Cardenas-Fischer (Colombia) summarized the discussions of the
ad hoc working group on IFCS Priorities for Action Beyond 2000.
In Programme Area A, on hazard evaluations, she highlighted a reference
to "industry," as opposed to "ICCA," initiatives. In Programme Area
D, on POPs, she noted: a reference to "toxic" chemicals; and addition
of new text requesting the FSC to invite countries and regions to
present at FORUM IV risk reduction initiatives on other chemicals
of major concern. In Programme Area E, on risk reduction activities,
she noted a reference to national "and regional" policies with targets
for improving the management of chemicals. She pointed out remaining
brackets in introductory paragraphs on the precautionary approach
and the efficient coordination of chemical safety endeavors.
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Working
group Chair Peter Burnett (Australia) introduced amendments
made to the draft Bahia Declaration by the working group as of 18
October. He highlighted amendments made to the preamble, call to
support priorities, record of progress, areas needing increased
effort, commitment to broad approaches, and commitment to specific
goals.
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Globally Harmonized
System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) facilitator
Anna-Liisa Sunquist (Finland) outlined the status of the
work and plans for implementation of the GHS. She highlighted: the
benefits and principles of harmonization; tools required and plans
for international implementation; and form and structure of the
GHS.
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Side Event: Case Studies sponsored by the Government of Brazil |
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Guilherme
Santana (UNIVALI)
presented a case study on "Crisis Management in the Chemical
Industry" which addressed key issues in decision making for
effective crisis management such as crisis typology, crisis anatomy,
stakeholder management and communication in crisis situations.
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In
his presentation on "Chemical Safety and Governance in Developing
Countries",
Carlos Freitas (FIOCRUZ)
noted the implications of chemical safety in governance and how
it affects a country's economic, social and environmental sustainability.
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ENB Summary of Second Session IFCS
Linkages Chemicals page
IFCS Secretariat web site with official
documents and information
for participants
ENB's "Introduction to PIC and POPS"
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